THE KAZINGA CHANEL
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The Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel is extremely
rewarding and among the finest and most liked launch – trips in the country.
The boat cruise is operated from 3pm and 5pm local time, whereas additionally
expeditions are done at 11am and 1 pm local time basing on the tourists’
The Kazinga channel is a
channel connecting the two Lakes; Lake Gorge in the east and Lake Edward in the
west, its 32-kilometre long natural This channel tjhis the most well-liked
game reserve and the most important features in Queen
Elizabeth National Park Uganda covering an entire land
area of 1,978 sq km). The channel has the wonderful view of the most
important wildlife ventures within Queen Elizabeth
National Park.
On the Eastern side of the Kazinga Channel is Lake
George a tiny lake with an overall depth of 2.4 meters and
250 sq km. this lake is fed by streams flowing from the spectacular Rwenzori
Mountains just north of this lake. the outflow from Lake
Gorge flows through this Kazinga Channel and drains west into the
adjacent Lake Edward (which is among the main
fresh-water lakes in Uganda
The Kazinga channel comprises
of sections such as the North Kazinga in addition to the Kasenyi plains. It’s
recognized that the plains of this channel offer breath taking viewpoints of
spotting game. Through embarking on a game tracking voyage, you will have a
better way to see the diverse wildlife living in this area within its very
pristine natural environment such as buffaloes, elephants in addition to other
wild animals that live within the grassland thickets in the Northern Kazinga
near to Mweya
The shores of this channel draw a large number of
wild animals, birds in addition to reptiles all through the year, with one of
the largest population of hippos in the whole world as well as plentiful Nile
crocodiles. These animals can be seen well on a boat cruise
down the course of the channel or most likely at the entrance of the
spectacular Lake Edward.
However, The most convenient and favorable place to
spot the lions is within the eastern section of Kasenyi
plains as well as the Kasese road on which they prey on
the large number of resident Uganda Kobs within that area. The best time
to have game drives is in the mornings as well as late in the afternoons.
ABOUT QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Queen Elizabeth National Park covers an area of
about 1978 km2; its position provides a magnificent view of the rift
valley floor that occupies Lake Edward and Gorge. It’s well known to be habitat
of about 95 mammals along with 612 species of birds. Formerly, a historian
known as Douglas Willocks talked about the various features that led to the
formation of the park in 1952.
The area
was strategically located with a stunning view of Mount Rwenzori, the plains
and the composite jagged mass of mountains that are good for activities such as
hiking.
On the other side of Lake Edward, there is a famous hill known as Mitumbe that look out to Congo. Its beauty is signified with changing colors from blue to green, with gentle slopes, distant and this makes it become the center of darkness in Africa. The eastern part of the park is characterized with peaceful green escarpment that is acquired from the western rift valley. The features are all covered with savannah making it a beautiful place full of nature euphorbia trees.
On the other side of Lake Edward, there is a famous hill known as Mitumbe that look out to Congo. Its beauty is signified with changing colors from blue to green, with gentle slopes, distant and this makes it become the center of darkness in Africa. The eastern part of the park is characterized with peaceful green escarpment that is acquired from the western rift valley. The features are all covered with savannah making it a beautiful place full of nature euphorbia trees.
Queen
Elizabeth National Park has one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any
national park in the world, over 500 different bird species and about 100
mammal species.
The park is
so extensive further more adjacent to the other protected areas. For instance
Kigezi covering an area about 256km2 and Kyambura with about 154km2
wildlife set a side. The other areas include Kalinzu Forest reserve that
adjoins to DRC with about 200km2 along Virunga National Park. Rwenzori
National Park is about a few Kilometers to the North.
The grassland plains supports a variety of wildlife safari animals which can be viewed from a
vehicle on the network of tracks designated in the park. About 20 predators are
found in the park such as lions, leopards, side stripped jackal and spotted
hyena among others.
Common
Antelopes species include the kob, bush buck, topi and water buck. Other
animals which can even be found at mweya peninsular are;Buffaloes, elephants,
warthogs and hippos. There are also various primate species are available in
the park including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkey, black and
white colobus monkey, olive baboons among others. The Ishasha sector is
famously known for its tree climbing lions and it is also known to host the world’s
highest concentration of hippos.
Day
1: Kampala- Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an
early breakfast, one of our guides will collect you from your accommodation in
Kampala by 8:00am and drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will make
a few stops at the Equator to take some photographs and in Mbarara at Agip
Motel for lunch. from there you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park
as you marvel at the breath taking scenery, tea plantations, the open
grasslands, long horned –Ankole Cattle, the woodlands and the Rift Valley
Escarpment. Have a game drive in the evening as you drive to your place of
accommodation. Dine and slumber at Ihamba Safari Lodge (Budget), or Mweya
Safari Lodge (top-notch). Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda Safari
Start the
day with an early cup tea/coffee before embarking on a game drive along the
Queen’s Mile plus the Kasenyi trail. On this trail you will see elephants, water
bucks, lions, buffaloes, Uganda Kobs plus warthogs in addition to several
birds. Return for breakfast plus lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a
2 hours boat ride on the Kazinga Channel where you will encounter Buffaloes,
Elephants, Hippos, kobs plus warthogs among others. This ride will also enable
you to see an array of birds. Dine and slumber at Ihamba Safari Lodge (Budget),
or Mweya Safari Lodge (top-notch). Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth- Entebbe
With
wonderful memories of the previous day, you will have a hefty breakfast as you
prepare for a primate walk; have lunch at the splendid Kingfisher lodge before
continuing to Entebbe. However, visiting the Igongo Cultural Village is an
experience that shouldn’t be missed. Meal plan: breakfast & lunch.
The
safari package to include:
• Transportation by a 4 x 4 vehicle from Entebbe International airport and back
• En-route lunches
• 2 hours boat ride on the Kazinga channel..
• Driver or guide’s subsistence allowance
• Park fees
• A primate walk in the company of a guide on the Kyambura gorge
• Igongo Cultural visit
• Ranger/guide fees
• Game drives
• Full Board (FB) accommodation as per each listed itinerary
• Transportation by a 4 x 4 vehicle from Entebbe International airport and back
• En-route lunches
• 2 hours boat ride on the Kazinga channel..
• Driver or guide’s subsistence allowance
• Park fees
• A primate walk in the company of a guide on the Kyambura gorge
• Igongo Cultural visit
• Ranger/guide fees
• Game drives
• Full Board (FB) accommodation as per each listed itinerary
Nevertheless,
the package excludes personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, telephone,
tips, cigars and many others.
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